RUAPEHU DISTRICT, Manawatū-Whanganui Region — A 5.7 magnitude quake hit near Turangi on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor shook the area at 16:51 UTC (04:51 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 48 km west of Turangi and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the quake by filling out their Felt Report form. 74 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, reporting they experienced moderate shaking. Residents reported feeling the tremor in multiple cities, such as Palmerston North, Morrinsville, Raglan and Hamilton according to the USGS DYFI report.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are reinforced masonry and unreinforced brick with timber floor construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey